3 Beds
2 Baths
1,776 SqFt
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,776 SqFt
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Pending
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 1,776 sqft
Price per Sqft $337
MLS Listing ID 20260938
Style Greek Revival
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 1
HOA Y/N No
Year Built 1847
Annual Tax Amount $11,394
Tax Year 11394
Lot Size 0.390 Acres
Acres 0.39
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Source Hudson Valley Catskills Region Multiple List Service (Ulster County Board of REALTORS®)
Property Description
The Swallow was considered one of the fastest vessels on the Hudson River, capable of reaching speeds near 17 miles per hour. On a dark winter night in 1845, during a snowstorm with gale-force winds, the vessel struck a rocky outcropping near Athens known today as Swallow Rock. The impact was catastrophic--the bow reportedly pitched nearly 30 feet into the air before the ship split in two and caught fire. Around 200 passengers were rescued by nearby steamboats, but the tragedy still claimed several lives.
Following the wreck, the ship's machinery was salvaged, and the wooden hull was purchased by a local resident, Ira Buckman, who hauled the timbers roughly seven miles inland and used them to construct this very home at 1413 Albany Ave. --giving the property a rare and tangible connection to Hudson River history. Part of the ship's mast is the center of the stairwell.
Today, the home blends that remarkable past with modern comfort. Located in the village center, it is walkable to restaurants, shops, and the library. Recent improvements include new split units providing both heat and air conditioning, along with four-year-old solar panels for the climate-conscious buyer. Inside you'll find a propane fireplace in the dining room and a second fireplace in the basement, offering warm gathering spaces year-round. A large mudroom is perfect for winter boots and coats, while the home has been lovingly and thoughtfully maintained.
Outside, a beautiful covered front sitting porch welcomes you home, while the completely fenced-in backyard offers privacy and room to relax or entertain. A bluestone patio provides the perfect setting for outdoor dining on summer evenings.
A rare opportunity to own not just a home, but a piece of Hudson Valley history in one of Columbia County's most charming villages.
Location
State NY
County Columbia
Area Valatie
Zoning Residential
Rooms
Basement Full, Unfinished
Interior
Interior Features 3 Seasons Room, Built-in Features, Eat-in Kitchen, High Speed Internet, Kitchen Island
Heating Forced Air, Heat Pump
Cooling Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Ductless, Heat Pump
Flooring Tile, Wood
Fireplaces Number 1
Fireplaces Type Dining Room, Gas Log
Fireplace Yes
Laundry Laundry Room, Main Level
Exterior
Exterior Feature Garden
Garage Spaces 1.5
Garage Description 1.5
Fence Back Yard
View Downtown, Neighborhood
Roof Type Asphalt,Shingle
Porch Covered, Front Porch, Patio, Porch
Total Parking Spaces 1
Garage Yes
Building
Lot Description Back Yard, Few Trees, Front Yard, Level
Story 2
Foundation Brick/Mortar, Stone
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Greek Revival
Level or Stories Two
Schools
High Schools Ichabod Crane
School District Ichabod Crane
Others
Tax ID 33.8-1-48
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